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MA Federal Court Issues Favorable Ruling for Employers in Case Involving COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate and Request for Religious Exemption

COVID-19 Resources, Discrimination • August 1, 2023

DHS Announces New Form I-9 and Remote Inspection Option Designed to Modernize I-9 Process for Employers

Employees • July 28, 2023

Danielle Lederman and Benjamin Hinks

Danielle Lederman and Benjamin Hinks Write “East Penn Verdict Is An FLSA Cautionary Tale For Employers” for Law360

Employment, Wage and Hour • June 16, 2023

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Largest Ever FLSA Verdict Underscores Importance of Employer Compliance with Wage and Hour Laws

Employment, Wage and Hour • May 16, 2023

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What Does the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Mean for Your Workplace?

COVID-19 Resources, Workplace • May 15, 2023

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Recent Legislation Further Extends Expansion of Patio Service and Takeaway/Delivery of Alcohol by On-Premises Licensees

Liquor License, Outdoor Dining • March 29, 2023

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Concrete Steps Employers Should Consider When Drafting Severance Agreements in the Wake of McLaren Macomb

Employment • March 8, 2023

Timothy P Van Dyck

Tim Van Dyck Quoted in The Business Journals Playbook Newsletter Article “Feds issue game-changing ruling on nondisclosure agreements. Experts say employers should take these steps.”

Employment • February 28, 2023

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Employers Beware – Your Confidentiality Provisions May Come Back to Bite You

Employment • February 23, 2023

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Checking in on Massachusetts’ Mixed Drinks To-Go Law

COVID-19 Resources, Liquor Laws • February 16, 2023

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Updated Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations Issued

Employment • February 7, 2023

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The First Circuit Takes a Deeper Look into Employee Exemption Decisions

Employees • January 23, 2023